Tag: Windows Vista

I can’t do WHAT?! Why can’t I create my own slipstreamed installation of Windows Vista SP1?

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"Can I slipstream Windows Vista SP1 into an existing install image?"Nope.  Well, not directly, anyway."Um.. but when I get SP1, I want to upgrade my deployable .WIM images with the new bits.  I can't do that in an offline way like I can with other updates?"Sorry.  No."Are you going to tell me why?"Absolutely! You don't … Continue reading I can’t do WHAT?! Why can’t I create my own slipstreamed installation of Windows Vista SP1?

Wanna download the released Windows Server 2008 NOW?

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Then get a TechNet Subscription!I just got word from the Sr. Product Manager herself.  The bits for Windows Server 2008 are now available to be downloaded by TechNet subscribers.Here's what I see on my personal list of new product available to download and evaluate today: If you're not familiar with what a TechNet Subscription is, … Continue reading Wanna download the released Windows Server 2008 NOW?

Here… Go buy a Zune with the $100 you just saved…

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: This promotion and promotion code have expired.Please CLICK HERE for the most current promotion.Whenever I present a live TechNet Event, I ask my audience to raise their hands if they are a TechNet subscriber.  Usually about 1/3 of the audience raises their hand.  Considering that this is typically a Microsoft-friendly audience, I'm a … Continue reading Here… Go buy a Zune with the $100 you just saved…

January-February 2008 – TechNet Event Resources

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Kevin’s “Save the Day” TechNet ResourcesJanuary-February, 2008Kevin’s Blog “Full of I.T.” – Additional Resources and Discussionhttp://blogs.technet.com/kevinremdeE-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.comFeedback e-mail to my boss: Rich Russell– richruss@microsoft.comFuture Live, In-Person Event InformationTechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.comMicrosoft Across America: http://www.microsoft.com/acrossamerica$100 TechNet Subscription Promotion – Yes.. save $100!Use Promotion Code TMSAM08 at … Continue reading January-February 2008 – TechNet Event Resources

Remember BDD? Well.. forget BDD. Remember MD.

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 "Huh?"For a couple years now I've been singing the praise of "these three little letters that, if you remember nothing else from my presentation, I want you to remember: BDD!"  Business Desktop Deployment.BDD is one of many "Solution Accelerators" Microsoft makes available.  As the name implies, these are product or area focused tools that help … Continue reading Remember BDD? Well.. forget BDD. Remember MD.

Special TechNet Subscription Promotion – Save $100!

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: This promotion and promotion code have expired.Please CLICK HERE for the most current promotion. "$100?  One-hundred dollars?  Really?"Yes, you read me right.  From now through May 2008 you can save $100 on any TechNet subscription.  ANY TechNet subscription.  All you need to do is use this special promotion code when you place your … Continue reading Special TechNet Subscription Promotion – Save $100!

Heartland Developer Conference 2007 – Kevin’s Resource Page

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Kevin’s “Save the Day” TechNet ResourcesSpecial HDC 2007 Edition! E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.comKevin’s Blog “Full of I.T.” – Additional Resources and Discussionhttp://blogs.technet.com/kevinremdeFeedback e-mail to my boss: Rich Russell – RichRuss@microsoft.comFuture Live, In-Person Event InformationTechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.comMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.comMicrosoft Across America: http://www.microsoft.com/acrossamericaNext Scheduled Area “Microsoft Across America” Events: Watch http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremde  … Continue reading Heartland Developer Conference 2007 – Kevin’s Resource Page